At bauma in Munich BEUMER Group provided information on their system solutions expertise for the mining and raw materials industries and port handling. The portfolio includes curved belt conveyors, blending bed systems as well as ship loaders. Andrea Prevedello explains in the interview how users can benefit from BEUMER Group as a partner and which trends they can expect. Andrea Prevedello is Global Sales Director CL Systems of BEUMER Group.

 Mr Prevedello, at bauma you provided information on overland conveyors and Pipe Conveyors. Can you tell us a bit more about a current project?

Andrea Prevedello: What immediately comes to my mind is this very exciting project in the Belgian town of Flémalle. A coal-fired power plant was operated here in the past. The coal residues are landfilled on a fly ash stockpile. We installed a Pipe Conveyor to transport the fly ash to the Maas river for shipment. Its enclosed design prevents the volatile material from coming into contact with the environment and enables a low-noise transport to the destination. This was very important as the system runs over public motorways, railways and residential areas. The transport of the fly ash is carried out in strict compliance with safety standards, taking into consideration environmental protection and the effect of noise pollution on the local residents. It is planned to dissipate the entire stockpile within the next ten years, and repurpose the terrain into a nature park.

What were the challenges during this project, for example with regard to the installation of the system?

 Andrea Prevedello: The installation presented itself as quite a challenge, in this picturesque, but also quite hilly environment and as the Pipe Conveyor runs over roads, rails and residential areas we had to comply with public regulations. We set up three teams. We needed a safe conveying system design, that would prevent any environmental impact and noise pollution during the bulk material transport. In the first team employees of the local authorities worked in close cooperation with our experts. The second team was made up of ten BEUMER Group employees that assembled the system. Special cranes and helicopters were used for the assembly work. We assigned the third team for this: the Heliswiss International AG from Küssnacht, Switzerland. They provide transport and construction flights with heavy lift helicopters. Extremely precise flight manoeuvres were necessary so that the technicians could safely assemble the elements suspended from the helicopter to the steel structure. The pilots had to guide the components exactly to the bore holes of the connecting piece so that team II could then bolt them together. The BEUMER Group employees were working on platforms attached to cranes in heights of up to 45 metres. It was quite a sight!

How can you ensure that the customers always receive the best solution that allows them to remain sustainably competitive?

 Andrea Prevedello: An essential feature of our transport solutions is that they enable horizontal and vertical curves. This permits us to adapt the sections to the optimum route and we dont’t have to use straight line sections to build around obstacles. Angles of inclination of up to 15 degrees are possible, depending on the characteristics of the material to be transported and the topography, with lengths of more than twelve kilometres. Due to the ability to navigate curves, considerably fewer and in some cases no transfer towers are required. The customer gets an ideal solution which allows for substantial cost savings and the system continuously transports the material even over challenging ascending sections and downward slopes – this was a great advantage especially in Flémalle. Using BEUMER calculation programs, we precisely calculate the static and dynamic tractive forces of the belt during the development phase. This is the prerequisite for the safe dimensioning of the curves. BEUMER Group selects the required types of drive technology and conveyor belts based on these calculations. This ensures longevity of the entire system.

Would there also have been alternative possibilities for this task, using trucks for example?

Andrea Prevedello: Mine operators and manufacturers of cement and building materials often rely on trucks for the transport bulk material, even over long distances. These vehicles certainly also have their justification. However, depending on the terrain, they can rapidly reach their limits: they require well-developed roads and fuel, for example and the costs for the construction, maintenance and possible extensions are significant. The ecological aspect needs to be considered as well: new roads and access roads have a serious impact on the landscape. And this was to be avoided especially in the area around Liège with small villages along the Maas river as well as forests and unique landscapes. In addition, there are the emissions caused by truck traffic, which includes toxic substances as well as noise and dust.

Our belt conveyors are provided with environmentally safe electric drives and low-energy belts. The installed motors are mostly adjustable which permits the loads to be optimally distributed on the drive units under various operating conditions. If the belt conveying system conveys downhill, the system works in generative operation. The generated electric energy is fed back into the public network by a regenerative feedback unit. Depending on the project, our belt conveying systems require up to 90 percent less primary energy than comparable truck transports. Users often reduce their operating costs by several million euros per year. If you do not know which solution to choose, a cost comparison will help.

 As a system provider you also have stockpile equipment in your portfolio. What does the scope of supply look like, how do you support the operators?

 Andrea Prevedello: For this stockpile equipment, we offer the full range of stackers and scraper reclaimers. These can cover different functions as for example simple storage or mixing of the bulk material, and ensure a maximum mixing effect. Users can also efficiently homogenise different bulk material qualities which ensures the uniformity of the raw materials used. My colleagues carry out the entire engineering of the system. They calculate the storage dimensions and provide the design and static calculations of the associated storehouses. The blending beds are customised according to the requirements. BEUMER proposes either longitudinal or circular stockpile designs. The recommended design shape results from the spatial conditions and the amount of the material to be stored. Additionally, BEUMER provides material-specific detailed solutions with robust and low-wear equipment. The environmental impacts are also very low as minimal noise and dust occurs during operation.

 In what industries are your solutions needed?

 Andrea Prevedello: This can vary a lot, because our system solutions are used wherever you need to transport large quantities of bulk material. This is particularly true for the ore and raw materials industry, but also applies to applications beyond these traditional sectors, such as the transport of cereals. In ports, for example, we ensure that different materials are efficiently loaded onto ships.

 What is particularly important when it comes to these loading systems?

 Andrea Prevedello: The mobile and swivel-mounted ship loaders have a telescopic chute and a throw-off belt conveyor to make loading as efficient and flexible as possible. The ship loader is also equipped with a dedusting unit which keeps the process emission-free. We also offer bulk loading heads which are used to load bulk materials into silo vehicles quickly and without dust. Special fill level indicators are used, tailored to the bulk density, flow characteristics and temperature of the loaded cargo.

Due to rising living standards, especially in emerging countries and the expansion of key and future technologies, there is a growing demand for most raw materials. How will this development affect plant construction in general?

Andrea Prevedello: The prices for raw materials such as iron ore and copper are rising rapidly. This is why we notice that a lot of companies are willing to invest. In order to cover the increasing demand, there is an overall trend towards larger tonnages and throughputs since larger manufacturing facilities are more efficient. Many users don’t want to set up several parallel systems, but want to cover their entire requirements with one line or a minimum number of lines. This trend has a considerable impact on how we develop our systems.

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Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) will be among the leading manufacturers at Bauma 2019 with more than 30 machines on show from 8 to 14 April. The company will showcase a wide range of products and services on stand number FN/718.

The 6,495m² display will be modelled on HCME’s theme for the event, “Connect with Hitachi”. This illustrates how customers access a world of connectivity when they purchase a Hitachi machine. They benefit from not only the connective technologies incorporated in Hitachi equipment, but also the connection to people within our dealer network through comprehensive after-sales support.

First appearances

Unveiled to the general public for the first time, the ultra-large EX1200-7 and EX2600-7 mining excavators are certain to attract visitors to the HCME stand. They will be joined by Hitachi’s first ICT hydraulic excavator in Europe, the ZX210X-6. Informative demonstrations of this, and several other innovative models, will take place six times a day in the dedicated Hitachi demo area.

Another debut is the ZE85 zero-emission electric excavator, which will also be shown in the demo area. Produced by the European Application Centre (EAC) – a joint venture between Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd and KTEG – it is joined by a smaller model, the ZE19, on the Hitachi stand. These concept models have a long battery life due to proven power management, and are exceptionally quiet and safe to operate.

HCME will also present a broad selection of the latest Zaxis-6 mini and compact excavators, from the ZX17U-6 to the ZX85USB-6, and the ZW75-6 and ZW95-6 compact wheel loaders, which have been updated to comply with Stage V emissions requirements.

A wide variety of medium and large wheel loaders, medium crawler excavators and wheeled excavators, plus special application machinery for different industry applications and special application products from the EAC will complete the Hitachi stand.

A premium experience

In addition, Hitachi will draw attention to its approved used and rental programmes during Bauma 2019. A ZX130-5 Premium Used machine is on display – complete with HoloLens headset, which highlights the benefits of using Hitachi Genuine Parts – along with a ZX210-6 medium excavator and a ZW250-6 wheel loader to highlight Premium Rental.

Hitachi is also presenting its innovative remote monitoring solutions including the new ConSite Pocket app. This enables customers to manage their machines wherever they are, via their smartphone. As part of ConSite, engine and hydraulic oil quality is continuously monitored, thanks to specially developed sensors. This provides peace of mind for customers and a reduced total cost of ownership.

Visitors will also have a chance to test their skills on the EH5000AC-3 dump truck simulator from Immersive Technologies. To ensure that they have the best experience on the Hitachi stand, they can download a dedicated Bauma app in advance.

“Our team has worked hard to create an engaging and stimulating environment on our stand this year at Bauma, so that we can really connect with visitors at the event,” says HCME President Makoto Yamazawa. “With such a wide variety of our construction equipment on display, we hope that there will be something of interest for everyone.”

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Dear Sir or Madam,

At POWTECH 2019, we will be demonstrating our expertise as a system supplier for high-performance packaging lines. To ensure high throughput at the lines for (petro)chemical products or construction materials, we configure the performance of the individual machines and
components as well as that of the higher-level control system to meet the application-specific requirements. In this way, customers always receive the optimum solution.

We provide the right components for efficient material flows to complement our efficient filling, palletizing and packaging machines. The customer therefore gets everything from a single source – including software and comprehensive customer support.

We are delighted to invite you to our press breakfast at POWTECH 2019 in Nuremberg. You will find us in Booth 627 in Hall 1. The event will take place at 10 a.m. on April 10 and last about one hour.

P.S.: On April 9, we will be at the bauma in Munich where we will be holding a press event at 10 a.m. at our Booth 413 in Hall B2.

We would be delighted to welcome you to our trade fair booth at one or both of the two events.

We look forward to seeing you on this interesting occasion.

Best regards,

Director of Communications and Public Relations
BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG

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Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) would like to invite you to connect with Hitachi at Bauma on our Press Tour!

Date: Tuesday 9 April
Time: 16:00
Stand number: FN.718
Meeting point: reception desk

We would like to take this opportunity to present our theme of “Connect with Hitachi”, illustrating how our customers access a world of connectivity with Hitachi products.

They also benefit from the connection to people within our dealer network through comprehensive after-sales support.

After the Press Tour, you will be able to enjoy a live demonstration, followed by a drinks reception.

Please RSVP to confirm your attendance by sending an email to HCME’s Marketing Manager at Ghislaine.Jonker@hitachicm.eu before Friday 29 March.

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